Wood flooring for your kitchen — A helpful guide
Wooden kitchen flooring is a popular home upgrade for many homeowners, and whilst it can be a relatively expensive option, a prestigious, beautiful wooden floor can be well worth the investment.
There are a few things for you to consider before you purchase new wooden kitchen flooring, including; should you go for oak or maple? What about waterproofing? And how practical is wooden flooring in the kitchen? All these questions and more will require some thought and a bit of research.
As we’ve already established, wood is a highly desirable option, but is it suitable for your kitchen? — Here’s some information to help you establish if wood is the way to go in your kitchen!
The pros & cons of wooden flooring for the kitchen
One of the key benefits of hardwood flooring in the kitchen is the durability it offers. Harwood can easily resist everyday use, and is also easy to maintain and repair. Wood provides warmth and aesthetics that can truly match any home and hardwood flooring has a timeless classic appeal that will make your kitchen look fantastic for years to come.
Wood flooring is very versatile too and can be installed in almost any room in the house, not only the kitchen, and it looks fantastic beneath all types of furniture. Wooden flooring also pairs well with other hard surfaces, such as marble and granite.
It’s true that wooden flooring has some drawbacks; the most notable of which is its price. Wooden kitchen flooring costs a fair bit more than tiling, carpets and vinyl. If you go with an engineered hardwood, the cost will be slightly lower than solid wooden flooring, but it won’t save you a huge amount. Of course, you do get what you pay for, and high quality flooring isn’t cheap.
One additional drawback of wooden kitchen flooring is that it isn’t fully waterproof. If your kitchen floor is frequently covered in lots of surface water then it may not be the best option for you. It is water-resistant though, and it can actually withstand occasional spills and some light dampness as well (if not better) than vinyl and other flooring. Additionally, if your wooden floor is finished-off with a sealant, it will be even less prone to absorbing liquids, and any resultant swelling or contracting that may occur.
Is it time to switch to a wooden floor in your kitchen?
It’s a good idea to consider all your options before making a decision about whether or not wooden kitchen flooring is the best choice for your home. Solid hardwood floors are beautiful and durable, but if you have a large family with lots of heavy appliances, kids who often spill things, and pets that shed a lot of hair, engineered hardwood may be a better option. It may not look quite as elegant as solid wood, but it will be easier on your wallet. Solid wood kitchen flooring has its benefits and drawbacks, just like everything else in life, but it is appropriate, it can certainly lift your kitchen to a whole new level!
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